Franciscan University of Steubenville

Essentially, what you’ll learn as an Humanities and Catholic Culture major is how to see. You’ll learn to see the beauty and wisdom that comes from the integration of faith and reason. And you’ll learn to see the tragedy and terror that comes from the separation of faith and reason. You’ll learn how to see reality—to see man and the world as they truly are.

Political Science Major

As a political science major at Franciscan University you will learn about the relationship between faith and politics. You will study the Church’s rich history of social teaching, and become familiar with the principles of the natural law. You will also see how the moral law must undergird all political relationships in order for individuals and communities to flourish.

Human Life Studies Minor

The focus of the interdisciplinary Human Life Studies Minor Program at Franciscan University is to Lead students to a broader and deeper knowledge and understanding of the philosophical, ethical, theological, biological, legal, political, historical, and social dimensions of human life issues Prepare students to think, speak, and act intelligently in these critical matters confronting contemporary culture.

Dr. Stephen M. Krason

Chairman of the Department of Political Science, Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies

Dr. Benjamin Wiker

Professor of Political Science and Human Life Studies

The Core Curriculum

This Core Curriculum "reflects our ongoing
commitment to academic excellence and the integration of faith and
reason. Based on the Western intellectual tradition, our Franciscan
educational heritage, and the Catholic mission of Franciscan University,
the new core purposefully exposes our students to more of the
fundamental knowledge and critical authors they need to become
well-educated Catholics" —Father Terence Henry, TOR, chancellor of
Franciscan University of Steubenville

ABOUT FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY

Franciscan University of Steubenville is no ordinary university, and a Franciscan education is no ordinary education. Rather, it's an education as rigorous and demanding as it is faithful--an education that challenges you intellectually, forms you professionally, and feeds you spiritually.